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What will be Hot 97's public response to the FCC complaint by Dec 31, 2024?
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Federal Communications Commission•FCC•New York•Hot 97•DJ Funkmaster Flex•Funkmaster Flex•Afrika Bambaataa
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FCC Complaint Filed Against Hot 97 and Funkmaster Flex Over Afrika Bambaataa Comments
Aug 31, 2024, 05:20 PM
An advocacy organization, Hip-Hop Stands With Survivors, has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against New York radio station Hot 97 and DJ Funkmaster Flex. The complaint centers on comments made by Funkmaster Flex during a show featuring Afrika Bambaataa, who is facing allegations of child molestation. The organization claims that the comments constitute disinformation. The controversy arises as Afrika Bambaataa, despite having an open civil case for child sex trafficking, recently performed a DJ set on Hot 97.
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